Krell Industries KAV Power Amplifiers
Description: Amplifiers Recalled by Krell Industries Recalled Due to Fire Hazard NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 19, 2009 Release # 09-312 Firm's Recall Hotline: (888) 436-6055 CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908 Amplifiers Recalled by Krell Industries Recalled Due to Fire Hazard WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. Name of Product: Amplifiers Units: About 2,300 Distributor: Krell Industries LLC, of Orange, Conn. Hazard: The amplifiers were designed to operate at a temperature warm to the touch. However, a component input device can fail and cause the amplifiers to overheat, posing burn and fire hazards to consumers. Incidents/Injuries: Krell has received 50 reports of the amplifiers overheating including reports of smoke and electrical fire. No injuries have been reported. Description: This recall involves Krell power amplifiers with model numbers KAV-250a, KAV-250a/3, KAV-500i and KAV-1500. The amplifiers are used to provide power to a loudspeaker in a home audio playback system. The Krell logo is printed on the front of the amplifier. Sold by: Authorized dealers and distributors of audio equipment nationwide from January 1997 through February 2001 for between $3,000 and $8,000. Manufactured in: USA Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the amplifiers, and contact Krell to schedule the free installation of replacement fuses. Consumer Contact: For additional information contact Krell at (888) 436-6055 between 9 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm’s Web site at www.krellonline.com. Consumers can also email the firm at [email protected] [Learn More]
Krell Industries KAV Power Amplifiers Recall Information
Country of Origin | United States |
Recall Date | 08/19/2009 |
Recall ID | 5468 |
Recall Number | 09312 |
Product Type | Amplifiers |
Hazard | Fire & Fire-Related Burn |
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